Outside the Inn

Outside the inn

in a low man­ger bed

Jesus was born; Je­sus was born.

Outside the inn

in a rough cat­tle shed

Jesus our Sav­ior was born.

Snow on the ground and a frost in the air

Christmas has come; Christ­mas has come.

Deck home and church with our ten­der­est care

Ring the bells

Christ­mas has come.

Outside the ci­ty that He came to save

There cru­ci­fied

for all He died.

Praying for those who were most bit­ter foes

Robbers on cross­es be­side.

Outside our hearts He is wait­ing to­day

Ungrateful hearts

un­think­ing hearts.

Sorry for sin

we will let Him come in

Welcome Him ere He de­parts.

Let then our hymns reach to Heav­en’s high dome

Telling our joy

ho­li­est joy.

Ask Him to come in and make us His home

Dwelling in each girl and boy.

Then will our hearts ev­er ec­ho the song:

Christmas has come

Christ­mas has come.

His love will cheer us and make the weak strong.

Carol

for Je­sus has come.